PROCEEDINGS 


OF  THE 


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LUTHERAN  SYNOD 


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NORTH-CAROLINA  AND  ADJACENT  PARTS, 
Convened  in  John's  Church, 

At  Salisbury,  Rowan  County,  N.  Carolina. 

MAY  2rid,  AND  DAYS  SUCCEEDING, 
A.  D.  183.J. 


Printed  at  The  Western  Carolinian  Office. 
SALISBURY,  N.  C. 

1835. 


PROCEEDINGS 

Of  the  Evaiigelical  Lutheran  l^yiiod  of  IVorth 

Carolina  and  adjacent  parts,  for  A.  D.  1 835. 


ON  the  first  Sunday  in  May,  being  the  3rd  day  of  the  month,  the 
Ministers  ar.d  Lay-Delegates  of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church 
of  the  State  of  North  Carolina  and  adjacent  parts  assembled  in  Sy- 
nod, in  John's  Church,  at  Salisbury,  North  Carolina. 

On  Saturday  previous,  a  numerous  Congregation  was  edified  by 
suitable  and  impressive  discourses,  preparatory  to  the  Sacrament  of 
the  Lord's  Supper.  In  the  morning,  the  Rev.  W.  Artz  pronounced 
a  discourse  from  Coloss.  3,  16:  *'  Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in 
you  richly  in  all  wisdom  ;  teaching  and  admonishing  one  another  in 
psalms  and  hymns  and  spiritual  songs,  singing  with  grace  in  your 
hearts  to  the  Lord." 

In  the  afternoon,  the  Rev.  J.  Scherer  preached  from  Hebr.  10, 
22  :  *'  Let  us  draw  near  with  a  true  heart  in  full  assurance  of  faith, 
having  our  hearts  sprinkled  from  an  evil  conscience,  and  our  bodies 
washed  with  pure  water  " 

In  the  evening,  at  candle-light,  another  discourse  was  delivered, 
by  the  Rev.  W.  C.  Bennet,  from  Matt.  28, 19 — first  clause :  "  Go 
ye,  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations." 

On  Sunday  morning,  a  numerous  congregation  assembled  in  the 
Church  for  Divine  Worship.  The  Rev.  H.  Graeber  preached  the 
Sypodical  discourse  from  Mark  1,  15  :  "The  time  is  fulfilled,  and 
the  Kingdom  of  God  is  at  hand :  repent  ye,  and  believe  the  Gospel." 

After  which,  the  Rev.  Father,  G.  Shober,  delivered  a  feeling  ad- 
dress, and  consecrated  the  elements  of  the  Eucharist.  The  Sa- 
crament of  the  Lord's  Supper  was  now  subsequently  administered 
to  the  Ministers  and  Lay-Delegates,  and  to  a  large  number  of  the 
members  of  the  congregation,  as  well  as  to  some  Christians  c{  other 
denominations;  during  this  solemn  time,  it  is  hoped  that  a  goodly 
number  have  made  "a  Sabbath  day's  journey  towards  the  Kmg- 
dom  of  Heaven*" 

In  the  afternoon,  the  Rev.  Secretary,  W.  Artz,  preached  from 
John  3,  14,  15  :  "  And  as  Moses  lifted  up  the  serpent  in  the  wilder- 
ness, even  so  must  the  Son  of  Man  be  lifted  up :  That  whosoever 
believed  in  him  should  not  perish,  but  have  eternal  life." 

In  the  eveninj!,  at  candle-light,  the  Rev.  D.  Jenkins  preached, 
from  II.  Cor.  5,  20:  "  Now,  then,  we  are  ambassadors  for  Christ, 
as  though  God  did  beseach  you  by  us:  we  pray  you,  in  Christ's 
stead,  be  ye  reconciled  to  God." 


(3) 
Monday  Mormng,  9  o'clock,  May  4,  1835. 
In  pursuance  to  previous  notice,  for  the  purpose  of  transactino  the 
business  of  the  Synod:  the  Ministers  and  Lay  Deloaates  assembled 
in  the  Church.     After  singing  a  hymn,  the  Session  of  the  Synod 
was  opened  with  prayer  by  the  President. 

On  calling  the  names,  the  following  Ordained  Ministers  and  Li- 
centiates  answered  to  them,  and  took  their  seats  in  Synod  accord- 

*""^^  •  ORDAINED  MINISTERS  : 

Rev.  Gotleib  Shober,  Salem,  N.  Carolina.— Rev.  Jacob  Scherer, 
Wythe  County.  Virginia — Rev.  Henry  Grabber,  near  Salisbury, 
R.wan  county,  N.  C— Rev.  Jacob  Miller,  Davidson  county,  N.  C. 
Rev.  William  Artz,  Orange  county.  North  Carolina. 

LICENTIATES  : 
Rev.  Jacob  Grieson,  Guilford  county.  North  Carolina. — Rev. 
Daniel  Jenkms,  Davidson  county,  North  Carolina. 

ABSENTEES: 
Rev.  Daniel  Scherer,  Hillsborough,  Illinois— Rev.  William  Jen- 
kins, Shelbyville,  Tennessee — Rev.  Samuel  Rothrock*  Salisbury, 
N.  Carolina — Rev.  Adam  Grimes,  Surry  county,  N.  Carolina. 

The  Lay-Delegates  were  now  called  upon  to  present  their  certi- 
ficates  of  appointment  to  this  Synod  ;  whereupon,  the  following  gen- 
tlemen  presented  their  credentials  and  took  their  seats  accordmgly  : 

LAY-DELEGATES. 
Mr.  Martin  Ripple,  from  Rev.  G.  Shober's  congregation,  (Hopewell) 
Dr.  John  Stanger,  J.  Scherer's         do. 

Mr.  Daniel  Cress,  H.  Graeber's        do. 

Adam  Haggle,  W.  Ariz's  do. 

Moses  L.  Brown,  S.  Rothrock's     do. 

Thomas  J.  Myers,  A.  Seech rist's  former  do. 

Col.  John  Smith,  D.  Jenkins's        do. 

Mr.  Henry  Trexler,  who  appeared  as  a  Lay-Delegate  in  Synod, 
cheerfully  offered  to  vacate  his  seat,  when  it  appeared  from  the 
Constitution  that  the  congregation  which  he  intended  to  represent, 
under  existing  circumstancas,  occupied  a  part  of  a  Ministerial  dis- 
trict, from  which  there  was  already  one  Lay  Delegate  present. 

"  The  Rev.  S.  Rothrock,  the  Pastor  Loci,  having  been  unable  to  attend 
our  Synodical  Session,  in  consequence  of  bodily  illness,  we  truly  sympa- 
thise with  him,  and  pray  and  hope  that  the  Lord  may  soon  favor  him  again 
with  the  blessings  of  health. 


(4) 

Now  the  Rev.  President  read  the  Report  of  his  official  transactions  for 
the  past  year ;  which  was  laid  on  the  table. 

The  Rev.  President  now  informed  the  Synod  of  the  election  of  Officers 
for  the  en^uinjT  year. 

The  Rev.  G^.  Scherer  was  invited  to  the  Chair,  and  the  Rev,  G.  Shober 
appointed  Secretary,  pro  tempore. 

On  motion,  Resolved,  That  each  Officer  be  voted  for  separately.  The 
meiiibers  pr  ceeded  to  the  ballotincr ;  and,  on  counting  the  votes,  it  appear- 
ed that  the  following  persons  were  chosen,  viz : 

Rev.  JACOB  SCHERER,  President. 
HENRY  GRJEBER,  Secretary. 
WILLIAM  ARTZ,  Treasurer. 

The  Rev  J.  Scherer  rose  and  offered  to  resign  the  Presidency,  but  it 
was  decided  in  the  negative. 

The  Rev.  VV  C.  Benne.,  Minister  of  the  German  Reformed  Church, 
being  present,  was  introduced,  and  received  as  an  advisary  member  of  this 
body. 

Resolved,  That  the  reading  of  the  Minutes  of  last  Synod  be  dispensed. 

The  Rev.  President  now  stated :  that  all  papers  intended  for  the  {?ynod, 
or  Ministerium,  should  be  handed  in  ;  and  also,  that  verbal  notice  might  be 
given  of  any  important  business  intended  to  be  brought  before  this  body, 
not  contained  in  writing. 

Hereunto,  the  following  communications,  addressed  to  this  Synod,  were 
handjed  in;  which  were  opened,  arranged,  and  numbered: 

No.  1,  was  composed  of  Petitions. 

No.  2,  contained  a  packet  of  papers  relative  to  Mr.  Andrew  Seechrist's 
immoral  deportment. 

No.  3,  consisted  of  Minutes  received  from  our  sister  Synods. 

No.  4.  consisted  of  the  President's  Report  for  the  last  Synodical  year. 

No.  5,  comprised  the  Treasurer's  Account  and  Report. 

No.  6,  included  Letters, 

Now  the  vote  was  taken,  whether  those  communications  presented  shall 
be  taken  up  and  be  discussed  before  the  Whole  House,  or  whether  they 
shall  first  be  referred  to  Commitrees? 

Resolved,  that  they  first  be  referred  to  Committees  for  Examination  and 
Report. 

Resolved  that  the  President  appoint  said  Committees. 

The  said  Communications  were  referred  as  follows: 

No.  1,  was  referred  to  Rev.  VV.  Artz,  Col.  J.  Smith,  and  D.  Cress,  Esq. 

No.  2,  to  Rev.  H.  Grasbpr,  Dr.  J.  Stangcr,  and  Mr.  Moses  L.  Brown. 
'  No.  3,  to  Rev.  D.  Jonkms,  Rev.  VV.  C.  Bennet,  and  Mr.  T.  J.  Myers. 

No.  4,  to  Rev.  VV.  Artz,  Rev.  J.  Scherer,  Rev.  J.  Grieson,  and  Mr. 
Martin  Ripple. 

No.  5,  to  Dr.  J.  Stanger,  Rev.  J.  Miller,  and  Mr.  Thomas  J.  Myers. 

No.  6,  to  Rev.  11.  Grjeber,  Rev.  G.  Shober,  and  Mr.  A.  Haggle. 

The  Ministers  were  then  called  upon  Vo  hand  in  their  Parochial  Reportfj, 
which  are  as  follows : 


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The  number  of  vacant  congregratiorjs  was  now  enquired  into,  from  which 
it  appeared,  that  some  congregations,  within  the  bounds  of  this  Synod,  are 
still  unsupplied  with  Ministers  of  our  Church,  to  break  the  bread  of  life  un- 
to them.  This  Synod  indeed  sympathises  with  them,  and  <ieeply  rep  rets 
that  it  has  not  at  present  the  means  to  fulfil  the  wishes  of  its  parishioners. 
Whereupon   it  was 

Resolved^  That  it  be  recommended  to  every  Minister  of  this  Synod  to 
exert  liunself  to  oj-et  the  consent  of  his  conirregations,  with  a  portion  of  their 
time,  to  visit  those  destitute  members  of  our  Church. 

Resolved,  That  the  Synod  adjourn  until  after  preaching. 

Prayer  by  the  Rev.  W.  Artz. 

This  afternoon,  the  Rev.  G.  Shober  preached,  from  Gal.  6,  18:  "Breth- 
ren the  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  with  your  spirit.     Amen." 
The  Synod  resumed  its  business  at  4  oclock,  P.  M. 
Prayer  by  the  Rev.  President. 

The  followiuf,'-  contributions,  from  congregations  and  individuals,  for  the 
benefit  of  the  Synodical  Treasury,  were  handed  in,  viz: 

Rev.  G.  Shober's  Congregation,  (Hopewell,)        -        -        -    $125^ 

Rev.  J.  Scherer' s  Congregations : 

Burk's  Garden, 2  00 

St.  John's  Church, 4  83 

Kimberling's, 2  00 

St.  Paul's, 2  07^ 

Zion's, 3  00 

Bv  Mr.  A  Grossglose, 1  00 


3  55 

8  00 

5  00 

0  50 

3  00 

3  00 

2  00 

2  00 

2  124 

1  50 

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Brought  over  from  page  5,        $16  15^ 
Rev.  H'  Greeber^s  Congregations  : 

Orsfan  Church, 

Str  John's, 

Sewitze's, 

By  Mr.  D.  Lentz,  from  Luther*8  Church,    - 
Rev.  W.  Artz's  Congregations,  -         -        . 

John's  Church,  (Salisbury,)        -        -        -        - 

Rev.  D.  Jenkins*  Congregations: 
Pilgrim's  Church, 
Bear  Creek  Church, 
Beck's  Church,     - 
Sandy  Creek, 

Total,  $46  83^ 

The  first  Committee  was  now  called  upon  to  Report. 

No.  1.  The  Committee  appointed  to  examine  No.  1.  asking  leave  to 
report,  that  it  contains 

A  petition  from  Frederick  Callep's  Church,  Smith  County,  Va.,  to  sup- 
ply them  with  a  Minister,  who  can  preach  to  them  both  in  the  German 
and  English  Languages. — Referred  to  the  Ministerium. 

A  Petition  from  Chiihowee,  Smith  county,  Va.,  in  which  they  deplore 
the  truly  distressing  state  of  their  congregation,  in  consequence  of  having 
no  Minister  to  preach  unto  them  the  bread  of  life.  They  entreat  the  Sy- 
nod to  send  them  a  Minister  as  soon  as  possible;  and,  if  this  is  impractica- 
ble, to  be  visited  occasionally.— Referred  to  the  Ministerium. 

A  Petition  from  Pilgrim's  Church,  Davidson  County,  N.  C,  in  which 
they  express  their  approbation  of  the  labors  of  the  Rev.  D.  Jenkins,  durmg 
the  past  year,  and  their  desire  that  he  will  remain  among  them,  which  we 
refer  to  the  consideration  of  the  Ministerium. 

Also,  a  Petition  from  the  same  Church,  to  be  favored  with  the  next  ses- 
sion of  this  body. 

A  Petition  from  Sandy  Creek  Congregation,  in  which  they  request  a 
continuation  of  the  labors  of  the  Rev.  D.  Jenkins  among  them. — Referred 
to  the  Ministerium. 

A  Petition  from  the  congregation  at  Cold-Water  meeting-house,  Cabar- 
rus county,  N.  C,  to  be  favored  with  preaching  by  the  Rev.  D.  Jenkins, 
for  the  space  of  twelve  months ;  or  even  for  a  shorter  time. — Referred  to 
the  Ministerium. 

A  Petition  from  the  members  of  Bethel  Church,  Montgomery  county, 
N.  C,  for  the  ministerial  Inbors  of  the  Rev.  D.  Jenkins  among  them. — 
Referred  to  the  Ministerium, — Also,  a  request  of  the  same  Church  to  be 
fevored  with  the  next  session  of  this  Synod. 

A  Petition  from  Becks's  Church,  Davidson  county,  N.  C,  in  which  they 
state  their  peculiar  want  of  a  Minister,  and  pray  for  the  useful  labors  of 
the  Rev.  D.  Jenkins  among  them. — Referred  to  the  Ministermm. 

A  Petition  from  Sowers'  congresration,  Davidson,  county,  N.  C  ,  for  the 
ministerial  labors  of  the  Rev.  D.  Jenkins  to  be  continued  among  them. — 
Referred  to  the  ministerium. 

A  Petition  from  Union  Church,  Rowan  county,  N.  C,  for  the  labors  of 
the  Rev.  D.  Jenkins  among  them. — Referred  to  the  Ministerium. 


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A  Petition  from  the  Rev  J  GriHsoii  for  the  renewal  ol  his  License. — 
Rcferreil  to  tho  Ministerium. — Reiipectfullv  snl)initli'cl. 

WILLIAM  ARTZ,  Chairman  of  Coram. 

Resolved,  That  this  Report  be  adopted. 

Resolved,  By  this  Synod,  that  the  subject  of  Temperance   be  recora 
mended  to  our  people. 

On  motion,  lipsolved,  That  we  adjourn  for  this  eveninof,  to  meet  a^in 
on  to-morrow  morning,  at  9  o'clock.     Prayer  by  the  Rev.  J.  Miller. 


Tuesday  Morning,  9  o'clock.  May  5,  1935. 

Svnod  met,  and  opened  with  prayer  by  the  Rev.  President. 

The  second  Committee  was  now  called  upon  to  report. 

Your  Committee,  appointed  to  examine  a  packet  of  papers  marJted  No.  2, 
relative  to  Mr.  Andrew  Seechrist's  im.moral  deportment,  have  carefully 
and  conscienciously  examined  them,  an«l  be^  leave  to  Report  as  follows: 

Your  Committee  have,  in  the  first  place,  examined  a  letter  of  said  See- 
chnst,  addressed  to  this  Synod,  in  a  most  rude  and  unbecoming  style,  in 
which  he  intimates  his  intention  of  detaching  himself  from  this  Synod  in 
future. 

Secondly,  we  have  fully  examined  all  the  evidences  addressed,  before 
us,  respecting  the  charge  of  his  most  immoral  conduct,  from  which  your 
Committee  is  fully  convinced,  that  he  ought  to  be  disowned  by  this  Synod 
in  future,  even  if  his  letter  had  not  requested  his  dismissal. 

And,  Thirdly,  your  committee  is  of  the  opinion,  that  in  case  any  party 
or  parties,  from  amongst  the  members  of  our  Churches,  should  claim  him 
as  their  minister  in  future,  they  should  cease  to  belong  to  our  connexion. 

Respectfully  submitted,  HENRY  GRiEBER,  Chairman. 

Resolved,  That  this  Report  be  adopted. 

The  third  Committee  was  now  called  upon  to  Report. 

No.  3.  The  Committee  appointed  to  examine  and  Report  on  minutes 
of  the  different  Synods,  of  the  recent  Convention  in  the  West,  have  attend- 
ed to  the  duty  ass'gned  them,  and  beg  leave  to  report  as  follows: 

1st.  The  SynoiJ  of  South-Carolina,  convened  at  Ebenezer  Church,  Ef- 
fingham County,  Georgia,  attended  by  7  Ordained  Min  sters  and  4  Licen- 
tiates, who  reported  1703  regular  communicants,  confirmed  125,  baptized 
405,  and  Sabbath  Schools  18. 

Moreover,  the  said  Synod  acknowledge  the  reception  of  a  letter  from  our 
Delegate,  the  Rev.  H.  Graeber,  addressed  to  them;  and  requested  to  re- 
ciprocate the  same. 

2nd.  The  Synod  of  East  Pennsylvania,  convened  at  Reading,  on  Tri- 
nity Sunday,  A.  D.  1834,  for  the  purpose  of  transacting  their  Synodical 
business,  att-^ndeil  by  31  Ordained  Ministers,  and  4  candidates,  who,  to- 
gether with  the  absrntees,  reported,  22,003  Communicants,  confirmed  2,182, 
baptized  4,249,  and  1.59  Sunday  Schools. 

We  would  farther  state,  that  we  cannot  pass  over,  in  silence,  a  letter 
addressed  to  said  Synod  by  the  Rev,  J.  Jones,  a  Colored  Missionary,  with- 
out expressing  our  high  approbation  of  hie  laborious  and  successful  efforts 
amongst  his  colored  brethren,  in  collectinix  and  organizing  three  Congre- 
gations; one  in  Philadelphia,  another  in  Gettysburg,  and  a  third  in  Cham- 
be  rsburg. 

3rd.  Contains  the  extracts  from  the  minutes  of  the  second  session  of  the 
Hartwick  Synod,  aod  Ministerium  of  the  Evangelical  Lutherian  Church 


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in  the  State  of  New  York,  convened  at  St.  Paul's  Church,  Schoharne, 
Schoharie  county,  October  20,  1832* 

4thly.  Are  the  proceedings  of  the  recent  Convention,  held  in  Jefferson- 
town,  JetTerson  comity,  Kentucky,  at  which  there  were  three  Ordained 
I\I  iusters,  and  three  Lay- Delegates  present.     It  is  with  no  small  degree  of 
interest,  that  we  have  examined  the  proceeding's  of  said  Convention,  which 
leaves  a  flattering  impression  upon  the  mind  of  the  Committee,  relative  to 
its  future  prosperity.     We  cannot,  however,  conclude  our  remarks,  without 
applying  the  untiring  efforts  of  our  brethren  in  the  far  West,  and  wishing 
that  the  smiles  of  Omnipotence  may  continue  to  prosper  their  attempts  in 
behalf  of  our  Lutheran  Zion.     In  conclusion,  your  Committee  would  re- 
commend that  six  copies  of  the  minutes  of  the  present  session  be  sent  to 
all  our  sister  Synods  in  the  United  States. — Submitted  with  deference. 
DANIEL  JENKINS,  Chairman  of  Comm. 
Resolved,  That  this  Report  be  accepted. 
The  fourth  Committee  was  now  called  upon  to  Report. 
No.  4.  The  Committee  appointed  to  examine  the  same,  being  the  Pre- 
sident's Report  of  the  last  Synod ical  year,  ask  permission  to  state,  that 
they  have  examined  it,  and  recommend,  that  the  extract  which  they  have 
made  be  published  with  the  minutes.     See  page  14. 
Submitted  with  deference.      WILLIAM  ARTZ,  Chairman  of  Com. 
Resolved,  That  the  statement  of  the  Committee  be  accepted. 
The  fiflh  Committee  was  now  called  upon  to  Report. 
No.  5.  The  Committee  appointed  by  the  Synod  to  examine  the  accounts 
of  their  late  Treasurer,  the  Rev.  Samuel  Rothrock,  have  performed  that 
duty,  and  beg  leasee  to  make  the  following  Report  thereon: 
Your  Committee  find,  from  the  statement  exhibited  by  the  Treasurer,  that 
there  came  into  his  hands,  since  the  la^t  annual  settlement  with  the  for- 
mer Treasurer,  the  sum  of        .  -  .  .         $158  77| 
We  also  find,  that,  since  that  period,  he  has  expended,  at  dif- 
ferent times,  to  the  order  of  the  President,  as  the  vouchers 
exhibited  shew,  the  sum  of          -            -            -  -  48  30 


Leaving  at  present  in  the  Treasury,  the  sum  of       -        -        $110  47f 

Whereof  .'^^50  are  by  bond,  and  the  balance  in  cash. 

By  contributions  handed  in  at  the  present  Session,  here  added        46  SS^ 


All  humbly  submitted.  Total    $157  31 

JOHN  ST  ANGER,  Chairman  of  Comm. 

Resolved,  That  this  Report  be  adopted. 

Resolved,  That  the  sum  of  92^  cents  be  paid  to  the  Rev.  G  Shober,  for 
postage,  by  the  present  Treasurer,  out  of  the  funds  of  this  Synod. 

Resolved,  That  the  sum  of  ,^4  21^  be  paid,  out  of  the  same  funds,  by 
the  Treasurer,  to  the  Rev.  H.  Grseber  for  postage,  and  the  translation  of 
the  Minutes  of  our  last  session  into  the  German  Language. 


*  After  the  Synod  was  adjourned,  and  its  members  were  gone  to  retire- 
ment, five  copies  of  the  minutes  of  the  thirty-ninth  Synod  of^the  Evangeli- 
cal Lutheran  Mmisteri'un  of  the  State  of  New  York  and  adjacent  parts, 
came  to  my  hands,  which  I  now  forward  to  the  brethren  by  mail. 

H.  GRiEBER,  SecreUry. 


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Resoheil,  That  the  sum  oi  $2  75,  postage  on  minutes,  be  paid  by  the 
Treasuff^r  out  of  the  same  funds,  to  tlie  Rev.  President,  J.  Scherer. 

This  heiii[(  complied  with, 

The  sixth  Committee  was  now  called  upon  to  Report. 

No.  6.  Tlie  Committee  appointed  to  examine  several  letters  and  to  Re- 
port thereon,  have  attended  to  their  duty,  and  now  ask  permission  to  ex- 
hibit the  result  of  their  labor: 

In  Uic  first  place,  your  Committee  has  found  a  letter,  which  properly  is 
a  Petition,  from  Gerber's  Church,  In  Stokes  county,  N.  C,  sig-ned  by  six 
persons  of  said  church,  in  which  they  complain  that  the  Rev.  Jacob  Miller 
had  not  administered  the  Sacrament  of  the  Lord's  Supper  in  their  Congre- 
gation in  three  successive  years;  and,  also,  had  no  catechetical  instruction 
,  nor  confirmation  amonsfst  them :  that  consequently,  many  had  left  the 
Church,  and  attached  themselves  to  other  denominations.  They,  therefore, 
entreat  this  Synod  to  make  better  provisions  for  them.—  Referred  to  the 
Ministerium. 

2ndly,  We  found  a  letter  containing  two  important  questions  on  doctri- 
nal points,  and  duties  of  the  ministry.  Your  Committee  is  of  the  opinion 
that  those  questions  ought  to  be  referred  to  the  Mmisterium. 

3rdly,  VVe  found  an  affectionaie  letter  from  the  Rev.  William  Jenkins, 
addressed  to  this  Body,  m  which  he  has  expressed  a  probability  of  never  at- 
tending this  Synod  any  more,  in  consequence  of  the  movements  of  our 
Church  in  the  West.  He  wishes  to  have  his  absence  from  the  present  ses- 
sion of  Synod  excused;  and  askes  an  honorable  dismission  from  this  Body, 
under  tfie  condition,  that  the  contemplated  Synod  of  our  Church  be  found- 
ed in  the  West. 

We  recommend  that  his  absence  be  excused ;  and  that,  under  the  con- 
dition, a  Lutheran  Synod  be  founded  in  the  West,  we  would  also  cheerfully 
reconiiiiend,  that  he  obtain  an  honorable  dismission  from  this  body. 

4thly,  We  read  a  letter  from  the  Rev.  Adam  Grimps,  in  which  he  sta- 
ted that  it  had  been  impossible  for  him  to  attend  this  Synod,  in  conse- 
quence of  sickness  in  his  family;  and  wishes  to  be  excused  for  his  non  at- 
tendance, as  well  as  to  be  continued  in  office. 

We  recommend  that  he  be  excused  for  not  attending  this  Synod,  and  re- 
fer the  subject  of  renewal  of  his  license  to  the  Ministerium. 

Respectfully  submitted.  HENRY  GRiEBER  Chairman  of  Com. 

Resolved,  That  this  Report  be  adopted. 

Resolved,  That  this  Synod  earnestly  recommends,  that  the  children  of 
the  congregations  belonging  to  it,  be  catechised,  either  by  ministers,  ha- 
ving the  charge  of  the  congregations  to  which  the  children  belong,  or  by 
so!iie  other  qualified  pcrajns  who  may  be  appointed  by  the  Minister  and 
Church  Council;  and  we  further  recommend  the  co-operation  of  ministers, 
church-councils,  and  parents  in  this  great  and  needful  work;  and  that,  at 
our  next  Synodical  meeting,  every  minister  report  what  has  been  done. 

Resolved,  That  this  Synod  recommend  all  the  churches  under  its  care  to 
celebrate  the  3rd  Tiiursday  of  July  next,  as  a  day  of  Thanksgiving  and 
Prayer  for  the  prosperity  of  Zion. 

The  subject  of  educating  young  men  for  the  Gospel  Ministry  was  now 
introduced;  and  that  the  work  could  probably  be  best  accomplished  on  a 
Manuel  Labour  plan  in  this  section  of  country.  Which  was  after  some  de- 
bate laid  over  for  future  consideration. 

The  Synod  proceeded  to  elect  its  Delegates  to  the  General  Synod;  and-, 


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tfler  coimting"  the  votes,  it  appeared  that  the  Rev.  Samuel  Rothrock  was 
duly  elected  as  the  Ministerial  Delegate,  and  Mr.  Moses  L.  Brown  as  the 
Lay  Delegate  to  represent  this  body  in  the  next  General  Synod. 

On  inotion,  Resolved,  That  Synod  adjourn  until  after  preaching. 

The  Rev.  President  closed  by  pronouncing  the  divine  benediction. 

The  Rev.  Jacob  Miller  pronounced  a  discourse,  from  I.  Cor.  13, 13:  "  And 
now  abideth  Faith,  Hope,  Charity,  these  three ;  but  the  greatest  of  these 
is  Charity." 

The  Synod  entered  into  business. 

The  Rev  Mr.  Sparrow,  a  Presbyterian  Minister,  being  present,  was  in- 
troduced and  invited  to  a  seat  among  us  as  an  advisary  member. 

The  Synod  now  elected  its  Five  Directors  for  the  Theological  Semina- 
ry at  Gettysburg,  Pennsylvania,  viz: — Rev.  Samuel  Rothrock,  Rev.  Henry 
Grseber,  and  Rev.  William  Artz ; — with  the  Lay-men,  Dr.  John  Stanger, 
and  Col.  John  Smith. 

Resolved,  thai  the  Rev.  S.  Rothrock,  and  Rev.  H.  Grseber  serve  two 
years,  and  the  other  gentlemen  four  years,  as  said  Directors. 

Resolved,  That  $25  be  given  by  this  Synod  to  Mr.  John  Greever,  and 
$25  to  Mr.  Adam  Ritter,  indigent  Students  at  Gettysburg,  Penn. 

Now  the  Manual  Labor  plan  was  taken  up. 

Resolved,  That  five  persons  be  appointed  as  a  Committee  to  take  under 
consideration  the  propriety  of  establishing  an  institution  on  the  Manual 
Labor  plan,  within  the  district  of  this  Synod,  and  that  the  said  Committee 
Report  by  to-morrow  afternoon. 

The  following  gentlemen  were  appointed  to  constitute  this  Committee, 
viz :  Rev.  W.  Artz,  Rev.  J.  Miller,  Rev.  D.  Jenkins,  Dr.  John  Stanger, 
and  Col.  John  Smith. 

As  it  was  thought  expedient  to  have  a  Central  Book  Depository  within 
the  district  of  this  Synod,  to  supply  the  wants  of  our  Church,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  Mr.  John  Murphy,  in  Salisbury,  be  our  Agent  to  keep 
said  Book  Depository,  and  act  as  such,  so  soon  as  the  Secretary  of  this  Sy- 
nod can  be  authorized,  by  his  ministerial  brethren,  to  instruct  him  how 
small,  or  how  large  an  assortment  of  Lutheran  Books  would  be  advisable 
to  deposit ;  allowing  said  Agent,  as  a  matter  of  course,  a  reasonable  profit 
in  the  sale  of  them. 

Resolved,  That  the  Rev.  Daniel  Jenkins  be  requested  to  address  a  friend- 
ly Letter  to  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Synod  of  S.  Carolina,  in  due  time. 
Resolved,  That  the  Rev.  W.  Artz  be  a  Ministerial  Delegate  to 
attend  the  German  Reformed  Synod,  on  the  2nd  Sabbath  of  this  instant. 

Resolved,  That  our  next  Synodical  Meeting  be  held  on  the  third 
Sunday  in  May,  1836 ;  and  that  Pilgrim's  Church,  Davidson  County,  N. 
C,  be  the  place. 

Resolved,  That  1,000  copies  of  our  Minutes  be  printed  :  600  in 
the  English  language,  and  400  in  the  German :  and  also,  that  the  Rev.  Se- 
cretary superintend  the  printing  of  them ;  that  he  translate  them  into  the 
German  language,  and  that  he  receive,  for  the  latter,  a  compensation  of 
$5  00. 

Oil  motion,  Resolved,  That  Synod  adjourn  until  to-morrow  morn- 
ing at  8  o'clock.     Closed  with  prayer  by  the  Secretary. 


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l$e<ii«iioii  of  the  flinisterinni : 

Ministerial  Session  was  announced  by  the  Fresidont. 

Whereas,  the  Rev.  Pastor  Loci  having  somewhat  reoDvered  from  his  re- 
cent indisposition,  it  was  unanimously  agreed  that  the  Mmisterial  Session 
be  hehi  in  liis  Room  this  evening. 

The  Bretliren  having  met  at  early  candle-light,  the  session  was  opened 
with  singing  and  prayer  by  the  Rev.  President. 

Resolccd^  That  the  reasons  which  the  Rev.  Jacob  Miller  gave  for 
not  attending  Gerber's  Church,  are  not  satisfactory. 

Rtsolced,  That  we  countenance  no  distinction  between  those 
Christians  who  are  separately  prayed  for  in  public,  and  those  who  retire 
into  their  chambers  for  devotion. 

Resolved,  Suppose  tliere  should  be  a  case,  that  any  Licentiate 
should  depreciate  religious  instruction  of  youth,  which  is  in  accordance 
with  the  Word  of  God,  and  consistent  with  the  good  rules  of  our  Church 
by  way  of  catechisation  or  otherwise;  he  can  never  be  ordained. 

The  Licenses,  Journals,  and  Sermons  of  the  Licentiates  present,  which 
they  had  handed  in,  were  examined,  and  the  renewal  of  their  Licences 
considered. 

Resolved,  That  the  Rev.  Adam  Grimes's  License  be  renewed  for 
one  year,  when  presented,  that  is,  until  next  Ministerial  Session  to  expire. 

Relative  to  the  several  Petitions  for  ministerial  aid  from  different  church- 
es, that  were  referred  by  the  Synod  to  this  session :  induce  us  indeed  to  ex- 
press once  more,  our  heartfelt  sympathy  that  we  cannot  at  present  supply 
all  our  respective  petitioners  with  the  desired  ministerial  aid. 

We  recommend,  that  the  Rev.  President  and  the  Rev.  Jacob  Grieson 
visit  the  congregations,  Chilhowee  and  Frederick  CoUeps,  in  Smith  coun- 
ty, Va. 

Resohedf  That  the  Rev.  Jacob  Grieson's  License  be  renewed  for 
three  years. 

Resolved,  That  the  Rev.  Daniel  Jenkins's  License  be  renewed 
for  one  year. 

The  said  questions  which  were  referred  to  this  Session,  are  already,  in 
a  manner,  substai.tially  answered,  by  a  few  of  its  Resolutions  adopted. 

The  ministerial  b-jsiness  being  now  finished,  the  Session  was  closed 
with  a  prayer  by  the  Rev.  Secretary. 


Wednesday  Morning,  8  o'clock,  May  6,  1835. 

The  Synofl  resumed  its  business;  after  being  opened  with  singing  and 
prayer  by  the  Rev.  G.  Shober. 

The  Committee  appointed  to  take  under  consid<  ration  the  propriety  of 
establishing  an  Institution  on  the  Ma  uel  Labor  plan,  for  the  education  of 
young  men  for  the  Ministry,  within  the  district  of  this  Synod,  were  now 
called  upon  to  Report. 

The  Committee  being  prepared,  reported  as  follows: 

The  Committee,  to  whom  was  referred  the  Resolution  of  the  Synod  re- 
specting the  establishment  of  a  Manual  Labor  School  within  the  bounds 
of  this  Synod,  have  given  to  the  subject  all  the  consideration  which  the 
shortness  of  the  time  would  admit  of;  and,  not  having^  leisure  to  submit  in 


(la) 

writing"  the  reasons  and  considerations  that  have  influenced  us,  we  now 
simply  submit  the  result  of  our  deliberations. 

VVe  are  unanimously  of  the  opinion,  that  it  is  not  only  expedient,  but 
hisfhly  necessary  to  establish,  as  soon  as  possible,  within  the  bounds  of  this 
Synod,  an  Institution  for  ihe  education  of  young  men  for  the  Ministry,  and 
for  the  general  prosperity  of  the  Church ;  and,  we  are  further  of  the  opi- 
nion, that  the  Manual  Labor  plan,  all  things  considered,  is  the  one  which 
will  succeed  best  in  this  part  of  the  country,  and  which  can  be  most  easi- 
ly accomplished  by  the  means  at  our  command. 

We  therefore  recommend,  that  the  Synod  appoint  a  Committee  of  five 
persons,  to  collect  all  the  information  that  can  be  had  on  this  subject,  as 
to  the  probable  cost  of  keeping  up  such  an  Institution — also  to  prepare 
rules  and  regulations  for  the  Institution,  to  look  out  for  a  fit  place  of  loca- 
tion ;  to  solicit  aid  and  contributions  for  the  work;  and  generally  to  take 
all  such  steps  and  measures  that  they  may  think  necessary,  and  proper  to 
carry  the  plan  into  speedy  and  successful  operation. 

And,  said  Committee,  when  they  shall  have  made  proper  progress  in 
this  work,  so  as  to  satisfy  them  of  its  practicability,  they  shall  call  toge- 
ther the  Synod,  and  submit  to  them,  for  their  consideration,  whai  they 
shall  have  done  in  the  business. — Respectfully  submitted. 

WILLIAM  ARTZ,  Chairman  of  Comm. 

Resolved,  That  the  Committee  recommended  in  the  Report  to 
be  appointed  by  the  Synod,  consist  of  the  following  gentlemen : 

Messrs.  Charles  Fisher,  Emanuel  Shober,  Daniel  M.  Barringer,  Col. 
John  Smith,  and  Rev.  Daniel  Jenkins. 

The  above  Report  having  been  thus  filled  up,  it  was  now — Resolved  that 
it  be  adopted. 

The  business  of  the  Synod  having  now  been  transacted, 

On  motion,  Resolved j  That  we  now  adjourn,  to  meet  as  herein 
before  specified. 

Now  the  members,  on  bended  knees,  united  with  the  Rev.  President  in 
offering  up  a  fervent  prayer  to  the  Throne  of  God,  our  Father,  Saviour, 
and  Comforter,  invoking  his  blessing  upon  them,  and  his  Church  at  large. 
Attested  by  HENRY  GR.^BER, 

Secretary  of  the  Synod  and  Ministerium 


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EXTRACT 

From  the  Minutes  of  the  Education  and  Missionary  Society^  conh- 
posed  of  the  Members  of  the  Eminfrelical  Lutheran  Synod  of 
North- Carolina, 
Wednesday  Morning,  9  o'clock,  May  6,  1835. 
Aorreeably  to  a  Resolution  of  the  last  Session,  the  Society  met  in  John's 
Church,  Salisbury,  at  the  close  of  the  Synod. 
Nineteen  persons  subscribed  their  names  as  members  of  the  Society. 
An  election  for  Officers  for  the  ensuing  year  was  held;  -and  tlie  follow- 
ing- persons  were  chosen,  viz: 

Rev.  WILLIAM  ARTZ,  President, 
Rev.  HENRY  GR^EBER,  Secretary, 
Mr.  MOSES  L.  BROWN,  Treasurer. 
The  following  gentlemen  were  elected  Directors,  viz: 
Rev.  JACOB  SCHERER, 
JACOB  GRIESON, 
Dr.  JOHN  STANGER, 
Col.  JOHN  SMITH, 
Mr.  GEORGE  VOGLER, 
THOMAS  J.  MYERS. 

Resolved,  That  these  Directors  serve  for  the  term  of  one  year. 
A  Committee  was  elected  by  ballot  to  employ  a  Missionary,  composed 
of  the  following  persons: 

Rev.  Daniel  Jenkins,  Mr.  Daniel  Cress,  Mr.  George  Vogler. 

Resolved,  That  a  Committee  be  appointed  to  examine  the  Trea- 
surers account 

Resolved,  That  the  President  appoint  said  Committee. 

Dr.  John  Stanger  and  Col.  S.  Lemly  vvere  appointed. 

Resolved,  That  we  adjourn  until  after  preaching. 

Now  the  Rev.  President  of  the  Society  pronounced,  from  Gal.  6,  9: 

"And  let  us  not  be  weary  in  well  doing:  for  in  due  season  we  shall  reap, 
if  we  faint  not." 

Immediately  afler  Divine  Worship,  the  Rev.  President  of  the  Svnod 
arose  and  expressed  the  thanks  of  the  Syno<i  to  the  Members  of  the  Con- 
gregation for  the  kindness  and  hospitality  they  had  shown  us,  during  our 
stay  amongst  them. 

The  Society  resumed  its  business;  when  si.x  persons  more  subscribed 
their  names  as  members. 

The  Committee,  appointed  to  examine  the  Treasurer's  account,  now  re- 
ported. 

The  Committee  appointed  to  examine  the  account:?  of  the  late  Treasu- 
rer of  the  Education  and  Missionary  Society  of  North  Carolina,  the  Rev. 
Samuel  Rothrock,  have  performed  that  duty,  and  Report  as  follows: 


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It  appears,  from  the  account  rendered,  that  the  sum  came  into  his  hands, 
since  the  last  settlement,  of $:  120  944 

And  it  further  appears,  that  the  sum  of  -        -        -        -  ^  105  33 

has  been  paid  out  to  the  Rev.  Daniel  Jenkins  for  his  servi- 

ces  as  Missionary,  for  the  term  of  5  months  and  23  days. 

Which  will  leave  in  the  Treasury  at  present,  the  sum  of  15  61^ 

The  amount  contributed  at  the  present  Session  of  the  Society, 

which  is  here  added 17  00 


Total        $32  61i 
Humbly  submitted,  this  6th  day  of  May,  1835. 

JOHN  STANGER, 
SAMUEL  LEMLY. 
Rf.wlved,  That  this  Report  be  adopted. 
Resolved,  That  an  extract  of  the  Minutes  be  printed. 
Resolved,  That  we  meet  again,  at  Pil*rrim's  Church,  in  Davidson 
county,  N.  C,  at  the  close  of  the  next  Session  of  the  Synod. 

Resolved,  That  the  Rev.  Daniel  Jenkins  preach  a  Missionary  Dis- 
course at  said  time  and  in  said  place. 

Tlie  Rev.  President  pronounced  the  Society  adjourned,  and  dismissed 
the  whole  raeetinsr  with  the  Divine  Benediction.— True  extract. 

Attested  by  HENRY  GR^BER, 

Secretary  of  the  Education  and  Missionary  Society. 


PRESIDENT'S  REPORT: 

Much  Esteemed  Brethren  :  By  the  blessing  and  grace  of  God,  we  have 
again  been  permitted  to  assemble  in  our  Synodical  Convention,  and  it  be- 
comes my  duty,  according  to  the  Constitution,  to  submit  to  you  a  report  of 
my  official  transactions  since  the  last  meeting  of  this  body. 

The  Lord  has  still  continued,  ordinarily,  to  pour  out  his  spirit  upon  our 
Evangelical  Zion  at  different  times  and  in  different  places,  during  the  past 
year.  True  practical  religion  is  consequently  exercised  by  many  of  her 
sons  and  daughters;  and  those,  too,  whom  the  Lord  has  made  Watchmen 
over  her,  seem  to  have  zealously  proclaimed  the  joyful  news  of  Salvation 
to  the  precious  souls  of  their  charge,  and  have  faithfully  attended  to  the  or- 
dinances of  God's  House  since  our  last  Session:  with  the  exception  of  a 
few  individuals.  The  latter  is  a  matter  of  deep  regret.  Delicacy  forbids 
me  at  present  to  enter  into  a  detail  of  the  subject. 

One  of  said  individuals,  however,  was  directed  to  suspend  all  clerical 
functions  until,  at  the  present  session,  his  guilt  or  innocence  be  determin- 
ed. This  direction  has  left  the  room  of  my  retirement  on  the  24th  day  of 
October  next.  As  a  Committee  of  three  Ordained  Ministers  could  not  be 
obtained  at  that  time  to  investigate  the  case,  it  was  deemed  expedient  and 
necessary  to  appoint  in  their  stead  a  Committee  of  four  respectable  Church 
Officers,  from  other  congregations;  having  at  the  same  time  accepted  the 
Rev.  Jacob  Scherer  in  cases  of  difficulty.  They  have  discharged  their  du- 
ty on  the  6th  day  of  December  last,  and  will  be  prepared  to  hand  in  the 
Report  of  their  investigation  to  this  botly  when  calleci  upon:  I  have  also 
letters  in  my  care  relative  to  this  unpleasant  and  painful  subject,  which 
can  be  presented  at  a  proper  time. 


(1.1) 

The  case  of  the  other  is  a  peculiar  one,  and  altogether  different  from  the 
former,  and  becomes  a  subject  of  discujjsion  in  the  Mini«ternini. 

In  comphance  with  a  Resolution  passed  at  our  last  Synod,  I  addressed  a 
letter  to  the  Rev.  Jacob  Miller  in  the  month  of  July,  requesting  of  him  in- 
formation on  the  proposed  questions;  and,  in  October  last,  I  received  a  pro- 
tracted communication  from  him.  If  this  letter  be  laid  before  this  body, 
or  rather  be  given  to  a  Committee,  it  is  possible  tliat  it  will,  m  its  spirit, 
give  all  the  information  required.  t^     •  ,  t     • 

Also  in  October  last,  I  received  a  letter  from  the  Rev.  Daniel  Jenkins, 
in  which  he  stated,  among  other  thing?,  the  success  of  his  labors  in  David- 
son County ;  doubtless,  if  this  work  be  of  God,  it  w  ill  prosper,  but  if  it  be  of 
men,  it  will  come  to  naught. 

Respectinir  our  vacant  Congregations,  little,  and  for  some  ot  them,  no- 
hinir  at  all  could  be  done  during  the  past  Synodical  year,  for  the  want  of 
more  ministers  and  an  adequate  support  for  them;  nor  have  I  any  prospect 
at  present  that  a  change  for  the  better  can  be  effected  in  this  unfavorable 

Tt»«  Several  special  Conferences,  appointed  at  our  last  Session,  have 
.imen  held  in  their  different  places,  but  the  anticipated  success  on  two  occa- 
sions was  very  considerably  impeded,  as  it  happened,  by  the  mclemency  of 
the  weather,  and  other  peculiarities.  ^  ,       ,     •        o 

The  31st  day  of  October  last,  being  the  Anniversary  of  the  glorious  Re- 
formation ot  Dr.  Martin  Luther,  recommended  to  our  Churches  as  a  day  of 
prayer  and  thanksgiving,  was  celebrated  by  a  number  of  our  people  in  se- 

^^iiavintr  been  appointed,  at  our  last  Session,  as  a  Ministerial  Delegate  to 
the  Evan'c^elical  Lutheran  Synod  of  South  Carolina;  and  as  I  could  not  ful- 
fil the  one  part  of  the  appointment,  I  complied  with  the  other,  by  sending 
them  a  letter  in  the  room  of  my  personal  presence  at  a  proper  time. 

In  conclusion,  I  have  only  to  add,  my  Brethren,  that  I  feel  grateful  to  you 
for  the  brotherly  love  and  forbearance  which  you  have  manifested  towards 
me,  as  well  as  for  the  confidence  which  you  have  reposed  in  me  during  my 
continuance  in  the  official  station  from  which  I  must  now  retire,  according 
to  the  provisions  of  the  Constitution.  May  God  continue  to  favor  us  with 
his  crracious  presence  and  blessing  in  all  our  deliberations  here,  and  labors 
elsewiere  and  enable  us  to  promote  the  welfare  of  his  Church  to  the  glo- 
ry of  his  name.  HExNRY  GRiEBER,  President. 


